Fantasy Baseball Today

Who's ready to mock! We have a long podcast here for ya on a Kokomo Friday. To no surprise, the draft starts with the big three starting pitchers: Shane Bieber, Jacob deGrom, and Gerrit Cole. Throughout the draft, you'll notice that each of Scott, Chris, and Frank went with a different approach. Scott drafted a starting pitcher for his bench when he only had two hitters! Would you rather have Bryce Harper and Frankie Montas or Luis Castillo and Mike Yastrzemski in a H2H Points league? We talk through each pick and each round to give you a feel for what we're thinking in this specific format!Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So did Scott realize that saves were a category in his Tout Wars draft on Tuesday night (2:25)? How to account for OBP in your categories drafts. ... Our email of the day asks about the new baseball (14:36). How should we be accounting that for that this season? ... Let's hit some news and notes, starting with Carlos Carrasco who is now dealing with elbow discomfort (18:57). Forrest Whitley is headed for Tommy John surgery while Sixto Sanchez is delayed. ... IF YOU WANT TO HEAR CHRIS TOWERS SINGING LIKE LADY GAGA, HERE IS WHERE YOU DO SO (30:21). ... We have rankings debates (35:27). The players we focus on include Brandon Woodruff, Pablo Lopez, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Charlie Morton, and Gary Sanchez. We wrap up with a Trent Grisham conversation (55:15). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott is out drafting his Tout Wars team but Frank and Chris are here to hold it down. Let's start with Stephen Strasburg who made his spring debut on Tuesday (1:52). ... Which players have been rising the most in average draft position over the last month (7:13)? Has Trevor Rosenthal moved up too much. What's our excitement level for CJ Cron and Kolten Wong? ... Let's have a Shohei Ohtani conversation (21:20). How high should he be drafted in daily lineup leagues where you can reap all of his benefits? ... Which players are falling the most in ADP (26:18)? Is there a buying opportunity on Taylor Rogers? Are the Dodgers fringy pitchers going too late now? Why are mid-round starting pitchers dropping? ... Let's hit some news and notes, including David Price, Carlos Carrasco, and Zach Britton's injury (39:48). ... We have some interesting velocity readings on Carlos Martinez and Deivi Garcia (45:50). ... How excited should we be about these spring training performances on the SPRING-O-METER (49:30)? We wrap up with some prospects who are hot in the spring. ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get to the strategy, we just realized that we are the official Myles Straw podcast. Who knew!? ... Let's start off with Rotisserie strategy, also known as Roto or the standard 5x5 format (3:22). What do you need to compete in each category? What is our draft strategy? How should you handle starting pitchers and relievers? ... Let's move on to H2H Points Leagues (20:32). Why is there such an emphasis on starting pitching in this format? What types of hitters should you target? ... I'm sorry we've neglected quality starts but here is everything you need to know about them (32:30)! ... On to H2H Categories leagues (36:54). What is the Marmol strategy? Should you punt categories? If so, which? ... Let's hit on some Salary Cap Draft strategies (47:50). Which players do you nominate? What's your favorite way to bid on players? ... We wrap up with some dynasty and FAB tips and tricks (57:50). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gang's back together! Who are each of our #1 busts this season (1:49)? Is Eloy Jimenez overvalued? Should you be worried about Max Scherzer? ... We hit the latest news from the weekend as Jake Odorizzi signed with the Houston Astros plus we have an update on Cody Bellinger (21:12)! ... Which pitchers' velocity do you need to know from the weekend (29:12)? How are we feeling about Patrick Corbin? ... We have more busts (33:10)! Why are we all fading Walker Buehler? ... Is Bo Bichette overvalued (37:15)? ... Is Cody Bellinger too risky at his ADP (40:41)? ... We have a bunch more busts here (42:00)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks previews the AL East for the 2021 season ... Who’s going to win the division? ... Are the Blue Jays better than the Rays? ... Do the Red Sox have a chance? ... Rays pitcher Michael Wacha joins the podcast. What makes the Rays different? ... Did Will Middlebrooks trip Allen Craig in the 2013 World Series?Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get to your questions, we're explaining the different league formats, starting with H2H points (1:19). What do you need to know about Rotisserie leagues, also known as Roto and the standard 5x5 (8:20)? ... How about H2H categories leagues (11:54)? Which rankings should you use if you play in H2H categories? ... If you left us an Apple Podcast review question, we answer all of those starting here (17:55). We finished up the show answering some of your emails (48:10)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's get things started with our favorite breakouts this season (2:00)! Of course Scott loves Ke'Bryan Hayes while Frank has been targeting Tyler Mahle. ... As we move over to news and notes, Jackie Bradley signed a two-year deal with the Brewers (14:31). Adalberto Mondesi is also dealing with a foot injury while Nate Pearson has a groin strain. ... Is Madison Bumgarner back (23:20)!? Does Scott need to calm Frank down when it comes to Aaron Civale? ... We have Spring Training storylines (29:24)! Frankie Montas wants to throw his splitter more, Tyler Glasnow has a new pitch, and Aaron Hicks is batting third for the Yankee. ... Breakouts! We have all of them (38:46). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, we lasted this long without a serious injury. Framber Valdez has a fractured left ring finger. How low should we drop him in the rankings? Is there anybody else to pay attention to on the Houston Astros? ... We hit the rest of the news and notes, starting with Victor Robles leading off for the Nationals (8:35). Pablo Lopez is working on a new breaking pitch while Corey Kluber looked great in his debut. ... We have more prospect updates (17:07)! Wander Franco and Jarred Kelenic both had big days. How soon should we expect Matt Manning of the Detroit Tigers? ... So, how would you describe a sleeper (25:54)? Who is Scott's favorite sleeper this season? ... We have a few middle infielders we really like in Nick Solak and Tommy Edman (32:36)! ... We both love Austin Riley for this season (37:30). ... We give you ALL the sleepers (41:30). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got a lot to talk about but first, how did Chris do in his bizarro Tout Wars draft (3:30)? ... So what actually matters in Spring Training (9:58)? What are we paying attention to when it comes to Fantasy Baseball? ... We're only three days in but let's talk about some early standouts (15:22). Andrew Vaughn is gaining some real hype. Marcus Stroman has a new pitch. Chris Paddack looked great in his debut. Who is Jarren Duran? ... As we hit on some news and notes, the official start to the Triple-A minor league season has been delayed (27:00). Kole Calhoun has a torn meniscus. What's his timetable and who gains playing time? ... Let's recap our position previews (33:45), starting with the offensive positions. ... What strategies should you follow when it comes to starting pitching and relievers (55:00)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices